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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.10, 6,588.27 and 2,281.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.10, 6,588.27 and 2,281.39 is: 3,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.10 : 6,588.27 = 2,281.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.10/6,588.27 = 2,281.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.10x = 6,588.27 × 2,281.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.10x = 15,030,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030,396.82/4,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.92

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